Painfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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painfulness

 

[ หˆpeษชnf(สŠ)lnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state or quality of causing physical or emotional pain.

Synonyms

agony, distress, suffering.

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Word Description / Examples
painfulness

Used to describe something that causes physical or emotional pain, often in a mild to moderate way. It is somewhat neutral in tone.

  • The painfulness of the injection was bearable, but unpleasant.
  • She spoke about the painfulness of losing her family photos.
suffering

Describes ongoing physical or emotional pain. It is more general and can be used in both medical and everyday contexts. It often implies a prolonged period of pain.

  • His suffering seemed endless as the illness dragged on.
  • The refugees faced great suffering during their journey.
agony

Refers to extreme, usually unbearable, physical or emotional pain. This word carries a very intense and often dramatic tone.

  • He was in agony after breaking his leg.
  • The news of her sudden death threw him into agonizing grief.
distress

Generally used to describe a state of suffering or extreme discomfort, both physically and emotionally. It often implies an urgent need for help.

  • The storm caused distress among the villagers.
  • She was in visible distress after hearing about the accident.

Examples of usage

  • The painfulness of the injury was unbearable.
  • The painfulness of losing a loved one is indescribable.
Context #2 | Noun

experience

The degree or intensity of discomfort or suffering.

Synonyms

discomfort, intensity, severity.

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painfulness

Used to describe something that causes a lot of pain or suffering, whether physical or emotional.

  • The painfulness of her injury was evident from her expression
severity

Often used in a medical or clinical context to describe the extent or seriousness of a condition or situation.

  • The severity of his illness required immediate hospitalization
intensity

Describes the strength or extreme degree of something, not limited to pain but can also refer to emotions, light, heat, etc.

  • The intensity of the storm was overwhelming
discomfort

Refers to a mild to moderate feeling of physical or emotional unease or inconvenience.

  • He experienced discomfort after eating too much

Examples of usage

  • The painfulness of the situation made it hard to cope.
  • The painfulness of the treatment was necessary for healing.

Translations

Translations of the word "painfulness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dolorosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคกเคผเคพเคฆเคพเคฏเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmerzhaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepedihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปั–ัะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bolesnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—›ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท douleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolorosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํ†ต์Šค๋Ÿฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolestivost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolestivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—›่‹ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกrsaukafullt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ัั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolorosidad

Etymology

The word 'painfulness' is derived from the Middle English word 'peineful' which originated from the Old French word 'penible'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the quality or state of causing pain or discomfort.

See also: pain, painful, painfully, painkiller, painkillers, painstakingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,417, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.